LAW AND NATIONAL SECURITY: AN ANALYSIS

Abstract

This paper seeks to interrogate the law as instrument of National Security in Nigeria. The import here, is to point to the fact that all the laws are geared toward one goal, National Security; the security of life and property. With the aid of analytical research method the paper observed that all the categorized laws – Criminal Law, Civil Law and Regulatory Law – are all geared toward bringing about harmony and security in the society. The paper concludes that there is no security in the absence of rule of law.